Tag: News
Melton commits to inaugural Neighbour Day
Melton council has resolved to formally celebrate Neighbour Day for the first time later this month, with special prizes designed to encourage community values....
Melton knocks back village plan, again
Melton councillors have doubled-down on their disapproval of plans for a residential village development in Diggers Rest.
At a meeting held on March 7, discussed...
A day of unity
Melton council is putting the finishing touches on plans for this year’s Harmony Day celebrations, which is designed to celebrate the municipality’s wealth of...
Brookfield man charged following double stabbing
A Brookfield man has been charged after two people were stabbed overnight, leaving one with life-threatening injuries.
It is believed the stabbing occurred in...
My Place: Val Fisher
For International Women's Day, reporter Oliver Lees spoke with Melton resident Val Fisher, who is responsible for coordinating the Women's Support Group at the...
Finders keepers
Andrew Mcleay is searching for answers after unearthing some historic items near his home in Maddingley.
Earlier this month, Andrew was out walking his...
Melton driver caught travelling at 180km/h
A Melton woman caught travelling at speeds of 180km/h has had her vehicle impounded after she was stopped in her tracks by police early...
Council backs sand quarry plan
Moorabool council has endorsed plans for a sand quarry to be developed in Coimadai, despite vocal opposition to the project from parts of the...
Moorabool to ditch aged care and disability services
Moorabool council will terminate its delivery of aged and disability services, citing changes in federal government policy as making a continuation of the support...
Firefighting information session
The Toolern Vale unit of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is hosting a community session on March 7.
Members of the community with an...
Warning over mosquito disease
Residents of Melton and Moorabool have been warned to protect themselves against mosquito bites following the emergence of possible cases of the Japanese encephalitis...
Brookside pavilion upgrade complete
The refurbishment and extension of the Brookside Community Pavilion is now complete.
The space on Federation Way in Caroline Springs has reopened with an...
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
March 4, 1992
Police investigating the murder of 24-year-old Peter Brysiewicz in Melton on...
Council backs in tourism recovery
With Victoria opening its borders to vaccinated international travellers for the first time in two years on February 21, Moorabool council is hoping to...
Something for everyone at Melton U3A
The University of the Third Age (U3A) Melton is looking forward to another semester, with a suite of new course offerings.
Operating across...
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New chair’s infrastructure push
Securing infrastructure funding for the western suburbs is the main election year priority for the new chair of LeadWest.
Melton councillor Phillip Zada has taken...
